Massachusetts COMMBUYS #BD-25-1348-HIST-FORB-133398

Historic Gravestone and Obelisk Restoration at Midland Cemetery, Westborough, MA

This opportunity involves the restoration and conservation of historic gravestones and an obelisk at Midland Cemetery in Westborough, Massachusetts. - Government Buyer: - Town of Westborough, Historical Commission - Scope of Work: - Repair, conserve, and restore approximately fifty historic gravestones and one obelisk - Services include pre-treatment evaluation, resetting, raising, stabilization, structural repairs, gentle cleaning, site protection, documentation, and final reporting - All work must follow professional preservation standards and recommendations from a 2015 assessment - Requirements: - Contractors must have at least five years of relevant experience in historic gravestone conservation - A one-year warranty on all work is required - Project budget is capped at $100,000 - Participation from MBE/WBE/DBE firms is encouraged - No specific OEMs or product manufacturers are named; this is a specialized service procurement - Proposals must include both price and technical submissions in separate sealed envelopes - Bid documents are available online via Massachusetts COMMBUYS and BidNetDirect

Description

The Town of Westborough is seeking proposals for the repair, conservation, and restoration of approximately fifty historic gravestones and one obelisk located in Midland Cemetery, Westborough, Massachusetts. The project aims to stabilize, repair, conserve, and restore these historic cemetery markers while preserving their historic character and material integrity. Qualified individuals, firms, or organizations experienced in historic gravestone conservation are invited to submit proposals. Bid documents are available online, and the deadline for submission is September 30, 2026.

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